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The Warehouse takeover bid falters at first hurdle
The deal failed to get shareholder support beyond Sir Stephen Tindall.
Business confidence rises with a ‘can’t get any worse vibe to it’
"The evidence is mounting that the inflation dragon is on its last legs."
Paper Plus breaches bank covenants, seeks capital raise
BNZ could not commit to a banking covenant waiver.
Lifeline for an icon: Smith & Caughey's may be saved
Under a new proposal, the retailer would have a smaller presence in Queen St building.
US consumers show signs of flagging, companies and analysts warn
Financial Times: Hints a crucial driver of economic growth may have peaked.
The business of pleasure: Kiwis spending up large on sex toys
Kiwis are keen buyers of adult toys, helping at least one industry to boom in tough times.
Liam Dann: Why I hope Tindall’s The Warehouse takeover is a winner this time
OPINION: Consumers are crying out for a third supermarket chain.
Quirky town split over need for Burger King and Starbucks
Some see opportunity while other people in Tīrau like it just the way it is.
‘The worst will soon be past’: ANZ survey shows consumer confidence bounce
Inflation expectations continue to fall and there is some optimism about the future.
Editorial: The tasty prospect of The Warehouse taking on the supermarket duopoly
OPINION: There are hoops and hurdles but a big third player would be welcomed.
Home brewing supplier Brewers Coop shuts up shop, in liquidation
Business closes up after nearly 40 years.
'More severe than Covid': Ponsonby Rd faces retail struggle
Once a bustling haven, Ponsonby Rd is now the quietest it has been in decades.
The big obstacle facing Tindall's Warehouse plan
The takeover plan will require the approval of the Norman family.
The Warehouse takeover offer drops: Is $590m a bargain?
If the proposal is to proceed, shareholders would be required to vote to approve it.
$250m in savings if tap-and-go fees regulated, says watchdog
The regulator says $1 billion a year is spent on PayWave, online credit card fees.
Supermarket plans? Sir Stephen Tindall in share bid for The Warehouse
But the company has told shareholders not to sell.
Hospo crisis: Can restaurants and bars withstand six more months of pain?
Hospitality faces a confluence of major challenges. How will it survive?
Hospitality crisis: Desperate plea from another Auckland dining institution
A new Covid-style campaign is being launched to try to save the struggling sector.
Commerce Commission probe rolls on as boss sells benefits of merging Foodstuffs co-ops
The BFG: is supermarket giant Foodstuffs' merger move friendly or otherwise?
Inflation fall puts October rate cut on the cards - ASB
As the inflation rate drops close to the target range, calls for early cuts are growing.
Inside Economics: SPQR and what data says about hospitality crisis; Markets make sense of Trump shooting
Opinion: SPQR disaster a taste of hospo's woes; How will Trump shooting shake up markets?
Cost-of-living crisis over? Inflation stable in June quarter, annual rate down to 3.3%
Hopes were high for a decent fall in the official CPI inflation rate.
Retail in the doldrums: Two popular Newmarket retailers shut up shop
There are clouds over retail throughout the country as consumers close their wallets.
Liam Dann: Are we winning the inflation battle? Verdict due this week with CPI data out
Consumer Price Index data should confirm whether November rate cut hopes are on the mark.
Warehouse Group to cut head office jobs
The company had already indicated it was looking to trim staff.
Kmart worker sacked for trying to defuse attack on security guards gets job back - for now
CCTV disproves company's claim, supports worker's actions.
Foodstuffs North Island reports first loss in a decade
Merger costs of $7.1m help Foodstuffs North Island to a modest loss.
Annual food prices drop for first time in six years - fruit and veges lead the way
Good news for the inflation fight as food prices continue to ease, Stats NZ figures show.
Giant new 1.7ha warehouse: Cotton On expands in NZ
Originally opened here in 2006. Now has 1000-plus staff in around 100 stores in NZ.
French beauty retailer Sephora to close Queen St store
Sephora opened its flagship Queen St store back in 2019.
US consumer goods companies are losing upper hand on pricing
Financial Times: Ones that imposed relentless post-pandemic price hikes reaching limits.
'Big plans': Rod Duke on why Briscoes is thriving while other retailers struggle
Briscoes owner tells Liam Dann why he's confident of surviving the economic downturn.
Laybuy in receivership: Deloitte considers offers for NZ and Australia operations
'Huge level of consumer support in terms of honouring their commitments.'